yiqipo
Hong Kongese expat in the Philippines
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Registration: 28 November 2022
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Where to next itenary needed. by Canikissyou2859
I am going to porto galera for 2 weeks after angeles and makati now i'm wondering i'm looking for a place to live i want to beach water ocean palm trees women and son where should i go after leaving puerto galera i have another 4 weeks on my journey ...
USD2k a month would be tight in Metro Manila. Try places like Siargao and Bohol for beach life that is affordable. Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@AlohaGuy welcome to the Philippines. Regarding long term stay, since you have a pension/social security, getting a visa from the Philippine Retirement Authority like a SRRV should be the best option, since you would not have to pay fees every time ... Read More
HOA Billing CondoCorp Horrorsđ±đ„” by KenUSA
Does anyone have experience dealing with Condo CORP HOA Billing for condos in Bonifacio Global City, TAGUIG â I have two condos there and even after paying 12 months in advance all my dues they keep sending me bills and penalties and ...
Trion Towers and 5th Avenue Place are developed by Robinsons Land Corporation. I did not know their reputation, but at least now I know the accounting department for these two condos are terrible, based on your story. Personally, my bad experience ... Read More
Philippines Mandatory Mobile Phone SIM Card Registration By Mid 2023 by manwonder
Gd day guysWishing you all a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year.Just a heads up....I understand that there is a NEW mandatory ruling that requires all local mobile phone SIM cards to be officially registered by mid 2023 which if left ...
If you want to get a new sim registered now, take note that the SMART sim reg system is not foreigner-friendly at all. First, they want to scan your passport, but their software cannot scan my passport of which the data page has a transparent ... Read More
I'm looking to buy a business in the Philippines. Any advice? by JustCallMeJoe
I haven't visited the Philippines ever. But I'm going to fix that. I'll make one or two exploratory trips and do some investigation before applying for an SRRV. Once all that's done, I want to buy a business. I have 40+ years of business experience ...
as regards grocery wholesale business, I am sure there are many. During COVID, these suppliers drove around BGC, my area, to deliver to individual households since restaurants were forced to close. They may even have something similar to Indonesia's ... Read More
I'm looking to buy a business in the Philippines. Any advice? by JustCallMeJoe
I haven't visited the Philippines ever. But I'm going to fix that. I'll make one or two exploratory trips and do some investigation before applying for an SRRV. Once all that's done, I want to buy a business. I have 40+ years of business experience ...
@JustCallMeJoe I used to own businesses here in the Philippines as a foreigner, and the last one was a fully foreign owned company. However, they all failed, I guess because I am not knowledgeable about the local market. For example, I opened a tea ... Read More
Driving in the Philippines by Col Rootentoot
`Here's a Philippines newspaper item today regards driving in the Philippines.Wise to invest in a 360 degree Dash Cam, and use it every time when in cars?âAnti-Kamote Driver Billâ filed in HouseBy: Gabriel Pabico Lalu - Reporter - ...
This is a welcome news, if the proposed law gets passed. No one should be penalized if he/she did not cause an accident. As a related issue, foreigners driving in the Philippines should note that there are differences in driving styles here as ... Read More
A cautionary tale by Brojeslov
In 2020 I met a seemingly lovely young lady from Butuan City and things progressed quickly into a relationship. I never went to Butuan because she said it was boring and I've got insurance issues travelling to Mindanao, so we met elsewhere in places ...
it is not easy to know someone well, we must accept. When we have 'long distance' and 'money requests', though, it is a red flag, for sure. Even if she did not have a lover, I would hesitant to continuously give someone money without actually seeing ... Read More
Building a House in the Philippines by PalawOne
My wife and I are thinking of perhaps building another house in the Phils. What do people think of this?This time we're thinking of building something like this house design from pinoyeplans.comIt's a very traditional looking design, on purpose, but ...
@hongkongvancouver21 a fellow hongkonger to this forum? welcome! we are also looking for land to buy in the Philippines. We have a Filipino relative whom we will partner. Good luck to you, and us! Read More
Mexico Pampanga Setbacks by mangomon
My fiancée and I bought a property in Mexico Pampanga, what are the setbacks for a house, if any? I noticed from video/pictures it looks like the neighbors built their house up to their fence on their property line. Is this legal? Does anyone ...
@mangomon May I know what do you mean by building it by yourself? do you hire workers directly? we are planning to buy a lot in Pampanga as well, but we have no construction experience. Read More
Mexico Pampanga Setbacks by mangomon
My fiancée and I bought a property in Mexico Pampanga, what are the setbacks for a house, if any? I noticed from video/pictures it looks like the neighbors built their house up to their fence on their property line. Is this legal? Does anyone ...
@bigpearl that's good to know, thank you. We are looking for land to buy in Pampanga also. Knowing all the pitfalls would save us some trouble. Too bad there are so many crooks here. Read More
Foreign driver license conversion by Filamretire
So I'm in Philippines now and have 90 days to use my US driver license. I want to convert it but need ACR-I card. I am on balikbayan one year visa. Went to immigration and they wont give me an ACR -I card since I have one year on visa. I said I will ...
As for foreign license conversion, I did mine many years ago, at the office in Quezon City, and at that time no test was required. But if it is the same online theory test, I think you should just do it at home and bring a copy of the certificate. Read More
Foreign driver license conversion by Filamretire
So I'm in Philippines now and have 90 days to use my US driver license. I want to convert it but need ACR-I card. I am on balikbayan one year visa. Went to immigration and they wont give me an ACR -I card since I have one year on visa. I said I will ...
It seems most people posting here do not check the LTO website. The procedures for renewal etc are clear. For renewal, take an online driving theory test, get a medical report, and if you do not have penalties, your license will get renewed for ten ... Read More
Waste Management in the Philippines by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As an expat in the Philippines, waste management can often pose challenges and requires an understanding of local standards and regulations. Understanding local practices is essential for environmental compliance and seamless ...
I think it is not just money, but the political will and organizational capability. Since Legazpi City can do it, a small number of Filipino leaders are capable. Too bad they are the minority. I think a country like the Philippines stay poor exactly ... Read More
Most Reliable Way to Send Important Documents to the Philippines by Moon Dog
I have several apostilled documents I will be sending to my wife in the Philippines in a couple weeks for the purpose of adopting a child. Does anyone know of a reliable mail service that does not involve PhilPost? I'm in a remote area of West ...
Agreed with both. We use DHL for sending important documents from Metro Manila, and they deliver our Amazon orders from USA. Definitely not PhlPost. Read More